Assistant Manager - Senior Manager (Business Partnership)

Job description

[What the role is] We are seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager to join the Business Partnership Branch of the Finance Department, whose role will primarily focus on strategic financial planning and partner stakeholders to deliver forward-looking financial insights, support enterprise resource planning and prioritisation. [What you will be working on] Key Responsibilities Partner business units and senior stakeholders on manpower and operating budget planning, resource prioritisation and funding strategies Provide financial advice to management Analyse budget requirements and performance - trends, risks and opportunities and recommend actions to support organisational outcomes Lead the preparation of management reports, financial papers and presentation materials for senior management and the Board Drive and manage the organisation-wide annual budget exercise, including the planning, launch, coordination and consolidation of budget submissions, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on multi-year budget projections and quarterly financial reporting Strengthen financial governance, corporate cost allocation methodology and resource planning frameworks to support organisational priorities, effective resource allocation, and accountability Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to support financial modelling, analysis and reporting for policy, operational and strategic decisions Drive financial planning and analysis (“FP&A”) process transformation through automation, streamlining and improvements in reporting, forecasting and data management Undertake any other ad-hoc duties or projects as assigned [What we are looking for] Requirements Education in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or related discipline At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, budgeting, management reporting or corporate finance, preferably in a large or complex organisation Strong strategic, analytical, financial modelling, process improvement and stakeholder management skills, with familiarity in digital or AI-enabled tools for analysis Strong writing, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial issues into clear materials for senior management and the Board Proficient in Excel, financial and reporting systems, and relevant digital tools; experience with AI applications for analysis would be an advantage Preferred Attributes Strong business partnering, critical thinking and strategic mindset, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements Meticulous, organised and able to manage multiple priorities Strong commitment to public service and achieving organisational goals